Death Cab For Cutie

indienerd · 11-24-2009, 10:10 PM

We're typical indie kids shunning anyone that makes it big. Although DCFC definitely cn't be classified as one now, they were an indie rock band when they started, at least until after they made Transatlanticism.

sidewinder · 11-25-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gotjuice

Although if you really liked We Have The Facts... you should also check out their debut, Something About Airplanes.

This. They lost me at Transatlanticism, and have only been decent since. The debut is still my favorite, followed by the second.

scottsy · 11-27-2009, 11:38 AM

Honestly, their first couple of albums seemed good but kinda lacking something to me... cI mainly listen to everything from The Photo Album onwards, that's not to say the first two albums were bad, they werwe definitely not, but I just prefer the albums I just mentioned...

sidewinder · 11-27-2009, 12:03 PM

Yeah for just about any band, preferences often depend on someone's point of entry.

zimmerman · 02-04-2010, 05:28 AM

Pre-Narrow Stairs Death Cab.. who agrees (except Bob Dylan**) Who agrees? (my guess is no one.. lol) Army Corps of Architect is a lovely song for anyone new to the old.

indienerd · 02-04-2010, 12:01 PM

I'm pretty sure almost all people here who like Death Cab will agree with that...

I mean, who could prefer Narrow Stairs over Transatlanticism?

noise · 02-04-2010, 01:17 PM

Narrow Stairs is phenomenal. I Will Possess Your Heart is the best track they've ever done. That beautifully simple baseline just floors me, with everything else building up around it for the first half of the track. Then when the vocals finally come in they're accompanied by a brief and well-placed hush, only to have everything start building up again soon, this time ending in a cacophony of sound. It gives me the chills every time I hear it.

Of course, Pity And Fear comes in at a close second. Well either that or Grapevine Fires. Both are excellent tracks.

Transatlantacism might be more consistently good than Narrow Stairs. As are Facts and Airplanes for that matter. But in a sense, they're all consistenly good because they're all the same song, played over and over and over again. Don't get me wrong, I dig the music, but it is kind of monotonous at the same time.

Narrow Stairs is their first album to have tracks that really stand out on their own. It is my favorite by a long shot.

DeadShotKeen · 02-04-2010, 02:30 PM

I've only got 'Plans' and 'The Photo Album', good records both. 'Your Heart Is An Empty Room' is a genius song.

Sounds like I should try 'Narrow Stairs' next maybe?

sidewinder · 02-04-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by noise

Transatlantacism might be more consistently good than Narrow Stairs. As are Facts and Airplanes for that matter. But in a sense, they're all consistenly good because they're all the same song, played over and over and over again. Don't get me wrong, I dig the music, but it is kind of monotonous at the same time.

I feel they got more monotonous and samey after We Have the Facts...

While out and about in stores recently, I've heard this song that sounds very much like newer Death Cab, but there's either slight autotune or vocoder use. I say, that can't be Death Cab...I know they're pretty much mainstream now but they wouldn't resort to that, would they?!!! It must be someone else more pop that's copping their style. Could even be a chick singer, to be honest. Anyone have a clue?

virdrag · 02-08-2010, 02:15 PM

I'm not entirely sure who you could be referring to. Perhaps Owl City; though, he sounds more like Postal Service than Death Cab. His voice does sound very similar to Ben Gibbard's.

They are a band I either love or am indifferent to. I think you have to be in a certain mood to enjoy them. Their old stuff and new stuff seems very different from each other, and likewise my opinion on which I like better seems to constantly change. Plans used to be my favorite album, though I think now Something About Airplanes has taken that title.

Although Narrow Stairs seems to have gotten a lot of criticism, I find it to be a very fun, energetic album, and Open Door is a very fun EP! I'm not a big fan of Meet Me On The Equinox though.

11-24-2009, 10:10 PM	#401 (permalink)
indienerd Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 52	We're typical indie kids shunning anyone that makes it big. Although DCFC definitely cn't be classified as one now, they were an indie rock band when they started, at least until after they made Transatlanticism. __________________ [link removed by mod, no advertising] Last.fm

11-27-2009, 11:38 AM	#403 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Honestly, their first couple of albums seemed good but kinda lacking something to me... cI mainly listen to everything from The Photo Album onwards, that's not to say the first two albums were bad, they werwe definitely not, but I just prefer the albums I just mentioned... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Yeah for just about any band, preferences often depend on someone's point of entry. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

02-04-2010, 05:28 AM	#405 (permalink)
zimmerman Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	Old Death Cab For Cutie Pre-Narrow Stairs Death Cab.. who agrees (except Bob Dylan**) Who agrees? (my guess is no one.. lol) Army Corps of Architect is a lovely song for anyone new to the old.

02-04-2010, 12:01 PM	#406 (permalink)
indienerd Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 52	I'm pretty sure almost all people here who like Death Cab will agree with that... I mean, who could prefer Narrow Stairs over Transatlanticism? __________________ [link removed by mod, no advertising] Last.fm

02-04-2010, 01:17 PM	#407 (permalink)
noise thirsty ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boulder Posts: 742	Narrow Stairs is phenomenal. I Will Possess Your Heart is the best track they've ever done. That beautifully simple baseline just floors me, with everything else building up around it for the first half of the track. Then when the vocals finally come in they're accompanied by a brief and well-placed hush, only to have everything start building up again soon, this time ending in a cacophony of sound. It gives me the chills every time I hear it. Of course, Pity And Fear comes in at a close second. Well either that or Grapevine Fires. Both are excellent tracks. Transatlantacism might be more consistently good than Narrow Stairs. As are Facts and Airplanes for that matter. But in a sense, they're all consistenly good because they're all the same song, played over and over and over again. Don't get me wrong, I dig the music, but it is kind of monotonous at the same time. Narrow Stairs is their first album to have tracks that really stand out on their own. It is my favorite by a long shot. __________________ my flac collection

02-04-2010, 02:30 PM	#408 (permalink)
DeadShotKeen Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 79	I've only got 'Plans' and 'The Photo Album', good records both. 'Your Heart Is An Empty Room' is a genius song. Sounds like I should try 'Narrow Stairs' next maybe?

02-08-2010, 02:15 PM	#410 (permalink)
virdrag Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 10	I'm not entirely sure who you could be referring to. Perhaps Owl City; though, he sounds more like Postal Service than Death Cab. His voice does sound very similar to Ben Gibbard's. They are a band I either love or am indifferent to. I think you have to be in a certain mood to enjoy them. Their old stuff and new stuff seems very different from each other, and likewise my opinion on which I like better seems to constantly change. Plans used to be my favorite album, though I think now Something About Airplanes has taken that title. Although Narrow Stairs seems to have gotten a lot of criticism, I find it to be a very fun, energetic album, and Open Door is a very fun EP! I'm not a big fan of Meet Me On The Equinox though.